The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 25,800
€ 29,100
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 6.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58.7
68.7
79.9
56.4
70.1
79.6
68.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
106.3
175.6
106.3
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI
XW3
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
60 mpg
city
52 mpg
64 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
818 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
73.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft















